How Many People Are Named Nalah?

Complete statistics for the name Nalah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nalah
Very Rare
Arabic

Nalah means 'to strive' in Arabic, making it a name full of ambition. With only 963 people named Nalah in the US today, you're one in 342,607 Americans who shares this unique moniker. The majority of Nalahs are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~963
Living in US
1 in 342,607
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To strive
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Dynamic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,096
Worldwide Bearers
#804,402
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
80
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11
🇨🇲 Cameroon
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇺🇸 United States
963
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇫🇷 France
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
963 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
960
Would be under 30 (99%)
10
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 970 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
46

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nalah Through the Generations

Nalah, a name that's been on the rise since its peak in 2020 with 78 births, is predominantly found among younger generations. As of now, 960 out of 963 Nalahs are under 30, indicating its popularity among new parents. This trend suggests that Nalah will continue to grow in usage as these young individuals reach adulthood and start families of their own.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 85
Texas 56
New York 37
Florida 36
North Carolina 12
Illinois 10
Ohio 7
Michigan 5
Virginia 5
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Nalah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nalah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nalah

How Many People Have the Name Nalah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 963 people in the United States currently share the name Nalah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 342,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nalah a Common or Rare Name?

Nalah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nalah Mean?

Nalah means "to strive" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nalah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nalah Most Popular?

The name Nalah reached peak popularity in 2020, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nalah?

Approximately 963 people named Nalah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 970. That works out to roughly 1 in 342,607 Americans.

Is Nalah a rare name?

Nalah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 342,607 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nalah mean?

Nalah means "to strive" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nalah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nalah are male and 100% are female.

When was Nalah most popular?

Nalah peaked in 2020 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US963
All-Time Births970
1 in X1 in 342,607
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2020
World Rank#804,402
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.